Malaysia’s former PM Mahathir quits ruling party

By SPA,

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia : Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad quit the ruling party Monday, the Associated Press reported.


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Mahathir’s son Mokhzani Mahathir said his father was leaving the United Malays National Organization party, or UMNO, with immediate effect.

He said the former leader made the announcement in a speech in his home state of Kedah.

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